Gerald "Jerry" Henry
Bibelheimer
June 5, 1944 - April 29, 2023
Jerry was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, the first child of Lucille (nee Louise Opp) and Benjamin Bibelheimer. The family farmed near Braddock, ND, and briefly in Minnesota. Returning to North Dakota, his father managed a cattle ranch, the genesis of many stories Jerry recounted over the years of playing in the creek, bounding tall snow banks to the outhouse, and attending a one-room school with his dear teacher, Mrs. Mandigo.
When Jerry was in the fifth grade the family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska where he graduated from SouthEast High School and went on to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 as an infantryman and was subsequently sent to Vietnam where as a natural leader he received a field promotion to Sergeant. In 1969 he was honorably discharged and planned to travel by motorcycle, by way of San Francisco, to the Delaware Shore to open a bar with an Army buddy. His plans were undone when his bike was stolen soon after arriving in the City. Re-evaluating, Jerry attended City College of San Francisco and then San Francisco State University on the G.I. Bill. It was at C.C.S.F. that he met his future wife of nearly 48 years. They married on June 2, 1975, and subsequently had two beloved children.
Jerry had many interests including an encyclopedic knowledge of classic cars, fishing in the Bay, and watching his beloved Cornhuskers and San Francisco sports teams. He held an array of interesting jobs over the years and always held onto the morals of his hard-working upbringing as a Union representative for the local Teamsters while at Grand Auto and was active in local Democratic politics. But he is best remembered as the first North of Market homeless outreach worker where he served many of his fellow veterans who had not reintegrated as easily, and as a dedicated Softball Captain for the DHS team during nearly two decades of the Mae Louise Mays Foster Youth Fund annual softball tournament. Jerry was employed by the City & County as a Social Worker for 19 years. He retired in 2009 to travel and putter in his garden.
Jerry succumbed to cancer on April 29, 2023, at home under hospice care, with his wife and children present. He was predeceased by his parents, a grand-nephew, 45 aunts and uncles, and many cousins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Baker; their daughter, Laura of North Carolina (husband Russ Tisinger and their son, Jerry's grandson, Griffin "Finn"); and their son Brett of Germany; his younger brother Ron of San Diego; and many nieces, nephews, a grand-nephew, in-laws (out-laws), several cousins, and life-long friends from his various adventures.
The family has planned a memorial for Saturday, June 17th. at the Miraloma Park Clubhouse (350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127) beginning at 4 p.m. Parking is available. Beverages and a light buffet will be offered. We envision a casual opportunity for family and friends to remember this accidental San Franciscan of nearly 54 years and his profound effect on the community.
Bibelheimer
June 5, 1944 - April 29, 2023
Jerry was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, the first child of Lucille (nee Louise Opp) and Benjamin Bibelheimer. The family farmed near Braddock, ND, and briefly in Minnesota. Returning to North Dakota, his father managed a cattle ranch, the genesis of many stories Jerry recounted over the years of playing in the creek, bounding tall snow banks to the outhouse, and attending a one-room school with his dear teacher, Mrs. Mandigo.
When Jerry was in the fifth grade the family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska where he graduated from SouthEast High School and went on to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 as an infantryman and was subsequently sent to Vietnam where as a natural leader he received a field promotion to Sergeant. In 1969 he was honorably discharged and planned to travel by motorcycle, by way of San Francisco, to the Delaware Shore to open a bar with an Army buddy. His plans were undone when his bike was stolen soon after arriving in the City. Re-evaluating, Jerry attended City College of San Francisco and then San Francisco State University on the G.I. Bill. It was at C.C.S.F. that he met his future wife of nearly 48 years. They married on June 2, 1975, and subsequently had two beloved children.
Jerry had many interests including an encyclopedic knowledge of classic cars, fishing in the Bay, and watching his beloved Cornhuskers and San Francisco sports teams. He held an array of interesting jobs over the years and always held onto the morals of his hard-working upbringing as a Union representative for the local Teamsters while at Grand Auto and was active in local Democratic politics. But he is best remembered as the first North of Market homeless outreach worker where he served many of his fellow veterans who had not reintegrated as easily, and as a dedicated Softball Captain for the DHS team during nearly two decades of the Mae Louise Mays Foster Youth Fund annual softball tournament. Jerry was employed by the City & County as a Social Worker for 19 years. He retired in 2009 to travel and putter in his garden.
Jerry succumbed to cancer on April 29, 2023, at home under hospice care, with his wife and children present. He was predeceased by his parents, a grand-nephew, 45 aunts and uncles, and many cousins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Baker; their daughter, Laura of North Carolina (husband Russ Tisinger and their son, Jerry's grandson, Griffin "Finn"); and their son Brett of Germany; his younger brother Ron of San Diego; and many nieces, nephews, a grand-nephew, in-laws (out-laws), several cousins, and life-long friends from his various adventures.
The family has planned a memorial for Saturday, June 17th. at the Miraloma Park Clubhouse (350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127) beginning at 4 p.m. Parking is available. Beverages and a light buffet will be offered. We envision a casual opportunity for family and friends to remember this accidental San Franciscan of nearly 54 years and his profound effect on the community.
Gerald "Jerry" Henry
Bibelheimer
June 5, 1944 - April 29, 2023
Jerry was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, the first child of Lucille (nee Louise Opp) and Benjamin Bibelheimer. The family farmed near Braddock, ND, and briefly in Minnesota. Returning to North Dakota, his father managed a cattle ranch, the genesis of many stories Jerry recounted over the years of playing in the creek, bounding tall snow banks to the outhouse, and attending a one-room school with his dear teacher, Mrs. Mandigo.
When Jerry was in the fifth grade the family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska where he graduated from SouthEast High School and went on to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 as an infantryman and was subsequently sent to Vietnam where as a natural leader he received a field promotion to Sergeant. In 1969 he was honorably discharged and planned to travel by motorcycle, by way of San Francisco, to the Delaware Shore to open a bar with an Army buddy. His plans were undone when his bike was stolen soon after arriving in the City. Re-evaluating, Jerry attended City College of San Francisco and then San Francisco State University on the G.I. Bill. It was at C.C.S.F. that he met his future wife of nearly 48 years. They married on June 2, 1975, and subsequently had two beloved children.
Jerry had many interests including an encyclopedic knowledge of classic cars, fishing in the Bay, and watching his beloved Cornhuskers and San Francisco sports teams. He held an array of interesting jobs over the years and always held onto the morals of his hard-working upbringing as a Union representative for the local Teamsters while at Grand Auto and was active in local Democratic politics. But he is best remembered as the first North of Market homeless outreach worker where he served many of his fellow veterans who had not reintegrated as easily, and as a dedicated Softball Captain for the DHS team during nearly two decades of the Mae Louise Mays Foster Youth Fund annual softball tournament. Jerry was employed by the City & County as a Social Worker for 19 years. He retired in 2009 to travel and putter in his garden.
Jerry succumbed to cancer on April 29, 2023, at home under hospice care, with his wife and children present. He was predeceased by his parents, a grand-nephew, 45 aunts and uncles, and many cousins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Baker; their daughter, Laura of North Carolina (husband Russ Tisinger and their son, Jerry's grandson, Griffin "Finn"); and their son Brett of Germany; his younger brother Ron of San Diego; and many nieces, nephews, a grand-nephew, in-laws (out-laws), several cousins, and life-long friends from his various adventures.
The family has planned a memorial for Saturday, June 17th. at the Miraloma Park Clubhouse (350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127) beginning at 4 p.m. Parking is available. Beverages and a light buffet will be offered. We envision a casual opportunity for family and friends to remember this accidental San Franciscan of nearly 54 years and his profound effect on the community.
Bibelheimer
June 5, 1944 - April 29, 2023
Jerry was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, the first child of Lucille (nee Louise Opp) and Benjamin Bibelheimer. The family farmed near Braddock, ND, and briefly in Minnesota. Returning to North Dakota, his father managed a cattle ranch, the genesis of many stories Jerry recounted over the years of playing in the creek, bounding tall snow banks to the outhouse, and attending a one-room school with his dear teacher, Mrs. Mandigo.
When Jerry was in the fifth grade the family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska where he graduated from SouthEast High School and went on to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 as an infantryman and was subsequently sent to Vietnam where as a natural leader he received a field promotion to Sergeant. In 1969 he was honorably discharged and planned to travel by motorcycle, by way of San Francisco, to the Delaware Shore to open a bar with an Army buddy. His plans were undone when his bike was stolen soon after arriving in the City. Re-evaluating, Jerry attended City College of San Francisco and then San Francisco State University on the G.I. Bill. It was at C.C.S.F. that he met his future wife of nearly 48 years. They married on June 2, 1975, and subsequently had two beloved children.
Jerry had many interests including an encyclopedic knowledge of classic cars, fishing in the Bay, and watching his beloved Cornhuskers and San Francisco sports teams. He held an array of interesting jobs over the years and always held onto the morals of his hard-working upbringing as a Union representative for the local Teamsters while at Grand Auto and was active in local Democratic politics. But he is best remembered as the first North of Market homeless outreach worker where he served many of his fellow veterans who had not reintegrated as easily, and as a dedicated Softball Captain for the DHS team during nearly two decades of the Mae Louise Mays Foster Youth Fund annual softball tournament. Jerry was employed by the City & County as a Social Worker for 19 years. He retired in 2009 to travel and putter in his garden.
Jerry succumbed to cancer on April 29, 2023, at home under hospice care, with his wife and children present. He was predeceased by his parents, a grand-nephew, 45 aunts and uncles, and many cousins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Baker; their daughter, Laura of North Carolina (husband Russ Tisinger and their son, Jerry's grandson, Griffin "Finn"); and their son Brett of Germany; his younger brother Ron of San Diego; and many nieces, nephews, a grand-nephew, in-laws (out-laws), several cousins, and life-long friends from his various adventures.
The family has planned a memorial for Saturday, June 17th. at the Miraloma Park Clubhouse (350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127) beginning at 4 p.m. Parking is available. Beverages and a light buffet will be offered. We envision a casual opportunity for family and friends to remember this accidental San Franciscan of nearly 54 years and his profound effect on the community.
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